The document summarizes features of the Windows 8 Consumer Preview operating system. It discusses that Windows 8 is designed to work across different devices from tablets to desktops. It provides an overview of the Start screen, Metro style apps, live tiles, charms, Internet Explorer 10, and the new desktop interface. Additional features highlighted include accessing a Windows PC on the cloud, switching apps and snapping windows, fresh installation options, a new gaming experience with Xbox Live integration, and an emphasis on taking advantage of DirectX and the cloud. The summary emphasizes that Windows 8 provides a reimagined interface that is fast, fluid and optimized for touch while still supporting traditional desktop apps.
7. Some Things You Should Know…
• First, this is a Pre-release Operating System
– A preview of what to come.
– A work in progress.
– Bugs and Hiccups
– Feedback
8. Some Things You Should Know…
• Second, you should be pretty comfortable with
Technology
9. Some Things You Should Know…
• Finally, you will be needing the right hardware.
– 1 GHz or faster processor
– 1 GB RAM (32-bit) or 2 GB RAM (64-bit)
– 16 GB available hard disk space (32-bit) or 20 GB (64-
bit)
– DirectX 9 graphics device with WDDM 1.0 or higher
driver
– 1024 x 768 minimum screen resolution
14. Live Tiles
• Live tiles can show application data while
application is not running
– E.g. unread message count, stock ticker
– Your back end service sends notifications to Windows
Push Notification Service (WNS)
– WNS notifies the Windows 8 client
36. Get a Fresh Start
• Fresh installation of Windows without losing your
personal files or settings, or any apps you’ve
installed from the Windows Store
• No Disc Required..
37. Windows 8 To Go
Windows
Compatible Enterprise
USB Drive Volume Activation
Activation
Keys
Line of Business Applications
Productivity Suites
Provision Deploy Use/Reuse Control
38. New Gaming Experience
• Take Advantage of DirectX
• XBOX Live
• Supports Games Running on Windows 7
39. Summary
• Pre-Built Operating System.
• New added features.
• Metro Look
• Takes advantages of the Cloud.
• Fast and Fluid.
• A Reimagined Windows.